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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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